You’re planning to get the iPhone 5 from Singapore but the new nano SIM card that the device uses is not yet available in Malaysia, what are you to do? Well, just get one from Maxis.

In a statement, Maxis has announced that it is the first mobile operator in Malaysia to introduce the nano SIM. Maxis says that customers who already have an iPhone 5 and those who plan to purchase the device in the future can get the nano SIM for RM25 starting September 24 at the Maxis centres stated below. Other Maxis Centres nationwide will offer the new SIM format by late September.

Klang Valley
KLCC
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
Sunway Pyramid
The Gardens

Penang
Queensbay Mall

Johor Bahru
Danga Bay

Measuring 12.3×8.8 mm in size with a thickness of just 0.7mm, the nano SIM is 30% smaller and 15% thinner than current micro SIMs. Aside from the reduction in size and thickness, nano SIM continues uses the same smart card chips and offers the same functionality as current SIMs.